Cooling
Guiding you through CPU coolers, fans, and more; check out our latest overviews, advice, and comparisons on all things cooling for your gaming PC.
Lian Li Uni Fan AL120: Join the Daisy-Chain Revolution
Complementing any gaming PC with aesthetical style, daisy-chained ARGB fans have revolutionised cooling - bringing functionality and pizazz to any set-up. The Lian Li Uni Fan AL120 is the latest example. These 120mm PWM ARGB fans can be easily connected with multiple units using a slide-in interlocking mechanism. This latest Lian Li Uni Fan will grant you the best performance from the range yet. Adding to its improved airflow, stability, and durability is a vast variety of exciting lighting combinations. Masterful control is at your…
Another Glacier Ahead
Following on from the latest batch of Glacier waterblocks, Phanteks now offer a new version optimised for the Gigabyte Aorus RTX 3090/3080 Master/Xtreme GPUs. As with other waterblocks in the Glacier line, the Phanteks Glacier G30 Aorus, has excellent build quality. It is available in two colours: a subtle black and eye-catching chrome. Both are perfectly complemented by the Glacier G30 Aorus's integrated D-RGB, which shine through the acrylic top panel. The Coolest Components The Glacier G30 Aorus comes in a bundle with an equally…
Lian Li ST120 Fans – To the power of three…
The Taiwan-based Lian Li is amongst the most renowned PC case manufacturers. They apply that same commitment to quality across the range of products they offer, including the new ST120 fans. Coming in packs of three, with classic black or white variants, each fan features 12 addressable RGB LEDs per fan, which enable impressive illumination effects. Also included are a fan hub and RGB controller to make switching between illumination effects simple. Good things come in threes The SL120 fans offer a great mix of…
IceGiant ProSiphon Elite – cold as Ice
IceGiant enters a market for CPU coolers that is based on either air and water cooling. Air cooling typically involves mounting a large heatsink and fan to your CPU, whilst water cooling can take the form of an All-in-One (AiO) cooler or a custom loop with reservoir. Both solutions have their adherents and when implemented properly, can be very effective in improving system performance by reducing thermal load. However, there has not been any great innovation in the technology for years. Until now, that is……
Lian Li’s New UNI FAN SL140
Following the success of the UNI FAN SL120 line, Lian Li now offer 140mm options. Available in either black or white, these models share with their predecessors a futuristic design that is enhanced by RGB illumination. Each fan includes 32 addressable RGB LEDs, which can achieve multiple lighting effects. Indeed the two-pack option includes a controller to make adjusting the fans easy. Each fan is capable of a maximum of 1,500 rpm with a max of 30 dB(A) noise at full speed. As result, a…
PHANTEKS Glacier One AIO: High-Performance Cooling
This AIO cooler marks the debut for PHANTEKS in this sector. The Glacier One offers the complete package: an elegant design with high-quality workmanship, powerful components and quiet operations. It is rounded off by digitally addressable RGB lighting and an effective infinity mirror. One cooler to rule them all These water coolers are available with black radiators in sizes 240, 280 and 360 mm. The white 240 MPH version also comes with two PHANTEKS Halos fan frames, which highlight the rotor blades of the fans…
Phanteks G30 STRIX
At this point Phanteks' ability to produce quality peripherals is on par with its ability to make cases. Now, with the G30 STRIX, the Dutch manufacturer updates their acclaimed Glacier line of water cooling accessories with a new waterblock and backplate designed for Asus ROG Strix RTX 3090/3080 GPUs. Outstanding build quality Though high performance GPUs have been design to manage tremendous computational loads they can still become extremely hot, which of course reduces their performance. A waterblock and backplate provide an ideal way to mount your GPU to your PC and integrate it into a liquid cooling setup. The G30 STRIX offers the perfect way to add your Asus ROG Strix RTX 3090/3080 GPUs to a liquid cooling system. With waterblock and backplate available either separately or bundled together, the components are…
Lian Li UNI SL120I 120mm PWM fans
Lian Li's high quality PC aluminium cases has become a fan favourite over the years. Recently they have branched out into making PC Case accessories that are equally premium. The UNI SL120I 120mm PWM fans are their latest PC component product. Outstanding industrial design The UNI SL120 fans (available individually or in a three pack) has an industrial-like aesthetic with the black or white edges surrounding the fan having a suitable robust look. Similarly the fans include 32 integrated D-RGB LEDs which offer a termendous…
Lian Li GALAHAD AiO cooler
Taiwanese manufacturer Lian Li is most well-known for their high quality aluminum cases but today they offer many accessories so gamers can have the complete premium package. Their latest product, the GALAHAD, is an outstanding AiO (All-in-One) cooler. Primarily intended to enhance your system's performance, it runs quiet and will also look great thanks to its integrated DRGB illumination. High performance features The GALAHAD is available in two sizes (240 and 360mm) with both models having features designed to optimise your PC's performance. For instance…
The PHANTEKS Universal Fan Controller is Here!
The renowned high-end manufacturer PHANTEKS, held in high esteem for their premium and innovative cases, are expanding their product range once more with the addition of a new universal fan controller capable of controlling all the fans in a case. Since it supports up to eight fans natively, and additionally each port can be doubled once again by adding a Y-splitter cable, the range of options open to users has never been broader. Whether in the context of the office-, professional gaming, even simply enthusiast-class…
Alpenföhn Brocken ECO Advanced CPU Cooler
Even the best can always be better, and that’s the approach engineers at Alpenföhn took when it came to revising and updating the Brocken ECO from the ground up. The result: more efficiency and even easier installation. As a result, the Alpenföhn Brocken ECO Advanced offers an impressive TDP of 170 Watts and is ideally suited for overclockers. The ultra-quiet 120- WingBoost 3 fan also contributes to the high-performance cooling. Just like with its predecessor, the Alpenföhn Brocken ECO Advanced offers excellent price-to-performance. The Features of the Alpenföhn Brocken ECO Advanced at a…
Phanteks Halos Digital RGB Fan Frames
Phanteks has just released their universal RGB fan frames with digitally addressable RGB-LEDs! The Halos Digital fan frames allow even fans without lighting to get in on the action and get your PC looking its best, and all without forfeiting performance. They help to give just about any system a truly special look while illuminating the fans' blades with breathtaking lighting effects. Constructed from solid aluminium in the Lux variant or premium quality plastic in the standard version, both offer superb aesthetics with or without…